#GRAMMAR 12.1-12.3 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, September 8)

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Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations
PART 1 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Determine if the sentence is a direct quotation or an indirect quotation. (12 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations
PART 2 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the speech tag or narrative phrase in each sentence. (12 points)
          *Do not include any punctuation in your answer UNLESS it includes commas for separation within the                                
          narrative phrase.

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“We can ask my mother,” said Elizabeth trying to hold back tears. “She’ll understand.”

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“You are looking in the wrong direction,” barked the detective to the rookie on the case.

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“If you want to go outside,” said Mrs. Clark to the class, “you must wear your raincoats.”

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“Yes, it’s an important clue,” replied Vance, “but more important is the time of the call.”

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The doctor observed, “Rarely has anyone survived such a great fall.”

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His mother said, “That is no excuse.”

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I can’t believe I didn’t hear Mr. Williams say, “The homework is due tomorrow”!

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She was furious when her sister said, “Please take out the trash.”

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“Hooray!” shouted Lily.

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I don’t like it when you say, “Get a life!”

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The nurse told us, “Come this way.”

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“I know you don’t believe me,” said Clara, “but I’m telling you the truth.”

Grammar 12.2: Declarative Direct Quotations I
PART 3 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is declarative. (16 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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alyssa grumbled we are so hungry

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be patient while I finish the project max responded

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claire’s mother suggested i think we should go over some safety rules before you ride your bikes for the first time

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mr. johnson, who was working in his field that morning, said the alien spaceship appeared right before my own two eyes

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oh, I know how to use an electric saw replied mary ellen

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many children have broken a bone from playing on the monkey bars before reported the gym teacher

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my French professor told me your accent is abominable

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you can be safe and have fun at the same time explained mrs. bronsky

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i got an F on my math test patricia said with a sigh

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my favorite book is Jurassic Park by michael crichton brendan said

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every day, when suzie’s mom dropped off suzie at school, she told her i hope you have a good day and learn something new

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amy whispered this movie is a little scary

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brett explained to his best friends go to the game without me because I am grounded

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study for your spelling test tomorrow the teacher reminded her students

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the look on erin’s face was of shock tyson told the coach

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hamilton told george washington i will be your right-hand man

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I
PART 4 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is exclamatory. (8 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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george yelled yes, you made the basket

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don’t forget, you will have a notebook check on friday shouted ms. owens

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jessica screamed ouch, that one bit me

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let's visit the museum suggested samantha

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adam got down on his knees and cried out oh please, jenny, just let me go to the movies

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my Algebra class is driving me crazy paul yelled

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mr. dean shouted yippee, I won the trophy

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that would be great marcus donaldson said

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I
PART 5 of 5
DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each direct quotation with the correct punctuation and capitalization. The speech tag
is underlined for you. Every sentence within the direct quotation is interrogative. (8 points)
          *Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box and correct it as necessary.

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she muttered did you take his car

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what time did he show up she asked her best friend

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jon replied didn't we go there last weekend

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what did he say when you opened the door she asked excitedly

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was it the one with the pig conan questioned

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suzy asked was that anything like the dream you had about eating your way through a mountain of fruit cocktail

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the chief asked the firefighter did you get that fire put out

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#GRAMMAR 12.1-12.3 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, September 8)

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Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 1 of 5

Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 2 of 5

“We can ask my mother,” said Elizabeth trying to hold back tears. “She’ll understand.”

“You are looking in the wrong direction,” barked the detective to the rookie on the case.

“If you want to go outside,” said Mrs. Clark to the class, “you must wear your raincoats.”

“Yes, it’s an important clue,” replied Vance, “but more important is the time of the call.”

The doctor observed, “Rarely has anyone survived such a great fall.”

His mother said, “That is no excuse.”

I can’t believe I didn’t hear Mr. Williams say, “The homework is due tomorrow”!

She was furious when her sister said, “Please take out the trash.”

“Hooray!” shouted Lily.

I don’t like it when you say, “Get a life!”

The nurse told us, “Come this way.”

“I know you don’t believe me,” said Clara, “but I’m telling you the truth.”

Grammar 12.2: Declarative Direct Quotations I

PART 3 of 5

alyssa grumbled we are so hungry

be patient while I finish the project max responded

claire’s mother suggested i think we should go over some safety rules before you ride your bikes for the first time

mr. johnson, who was working in his field that morning, said the alien spaceship appeared right before my own two eyes

oh, I know how to use an electric saw replied mary ellen

many children have broken a bone from playing on the monkey bars before reported the gym teacher

my French professor told me your accent is abominable

you can be safe and have fun at the same time explained mrs. bronsky

i got an F on my math test patricia said with a sigh

my favorite book is Jurassic Park by michael crichton brendan said

every day, when suzie’s mom dropped off suzie at school, she told her i hope you have a good day and learn something new

amy whispered this movie is a little scary

brett explained to his best friends go to the game without me because I am grounded

study for your spelling test tomorrow the teacher reminded her students

the look on erin’s face was of shock tyson told the coach

hamilton told george washington i will be your right-hand man

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I

PART 4 of 5

george yelled yes, you made the basket

don’t forget, you will have a notebook check on friday shouted ms. owens

jessica screamed ouch, that one bit me

let's visit the museum suggested samantha

adam got down on his knees and cried out oh please, jenny, just let me go to the movies

my Algebra class is driving me crazy paul yelled

mr. dean shouted yippee, I won the trophy

that would be great marcus donaldson said

Grammar 12.3: Exclamatory and Interrogative Direct Quotations I

PART 5 of 5

she muttered did you take his car

what time did he show up she asked her best friend

jon replied didn't we go there last weekend

what did he say when you opened the door she asked excitedly

was it the one with the pig conan questioned

suzy asked was that anything like the dream you had about eating your way through a mountain of fruit cocktail

the chief asked the firefighter did you get that fire put out

do you think she's in real trouble he asked, his forehead creased with concern

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Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 1 of 5

Penny said that Myla Bane has beautiful handwriting.

The message said that she couldn't find a baby gift at the store.

The young couple said that the price was too high.

He commented, "I can't understand the figures."

"Cancel the payment," my husband demanded.

The construction workers said they would finish the next day.

The clients thanked us but said they would not reorder.

The buyer asked, "Are the goods ready to be shipped?"

The boss asked, "What are they doing?"

My secretary asked why they sent a letter instead of a fax.

Mom said, “Always brush your teeth before bed.”

Friedrich Nietzsche wrote, “You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.”

Grammar 12.1: Direct vs. Indirect Quotations

PART 2 of 5

“We can ask my mother,” said Elizabeth trying to hold back tears. “She’ll understand.”

“You are looking in the wrong direction,” barked the detective to the rookie on the case.

“If you want to go outside,” said Mrs. Clark to the class, “you must wear your raincoats.”

“Yes, it’s an important clue,” replied Vance, “but more important is the time of the call.”

The doctor observed, “Rarely has anyone survived such a great fall.”

His mother said, “That is no excuse.”